January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study evaluated a hair growth gel with Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum extracts, demonstrating consistent homogeneity, 5 α-reductase inhibitory activity, and no skin irritation.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” This study found that the optimal method to introduce Saw Palmetto extract into emulsion bases for androgenic alopecia treatment involves mixing it with 48% ethanol at the end of the formulation process.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
53 citations
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October 1984 in “Endocrine reviews” This review highlights that idiopathic hirsutism is characterized by local hyperandrogenization affecting hair growth, without other signs of hyperandrogenism, and shows no new results; racial differences in prevalence are noted but not in androgenic steroids.
38 citations
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July 1989 in “Archives of dermatological research” Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses current and emerging medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the condition as a complement to surgical hair restoration.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that polymeric micelle nanocarriers delivered pharmacologically relevant amounts of spironolactone to the epidermis and upper dermis, with higher delivery to pilosebaceous units, suggesting potential for treating glucocorticoid-induced impaired wound healing and pilosebaceous androgen-related skin diseases.
34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review highlights the need for methodologies to understand and quantify drug penetration into hair follicles as significant drug pathways, noting this area lacks comprehensive articles and reports no new results.
34 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this mouse study, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide and monoethanolamine in hair dyes may be key contributors to dermatitis and hair loss due to oxidative stress.
67 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews the development and formulation of shampoos, emphasizing their dual role as cosmetic and medicinal products, but presents no new experimental findings.
104 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses current treatment challenges and strategies for managing psoriasis in the scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas, emphasizing the need for effective and well-tolerated long-term options, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2000 This chapter discusses various substances and therapies for dermatological applications, including heliotherapy, UVB, khellin, and others, but reports no new research findings.
131 citations
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the development and cosmeceutical applications of microneedles for skin treatment, without reporting new clinical results, emphasizing safety and public perception as key factors for commercialization.
February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
16 citations
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August 2014 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study found that hydrophobic lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrated deeper into human stratum corneum compared to their hydrophilic counterparts, highlighting the influence of surface polarity on skin penetration.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Analytical Letters” This study developed a fast and sensitive ultra-high performance liquid chromatography method to quantify ketoconazole in antidandruff emulsions, showing comparable results to labeled concentrations.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, the herbal complex of Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens var. acuta, and green tea promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, enhancing regrowth and follicle development compared to controls.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 12-week supplementation with MePL, a solution of miliacin encapsulated within polar lipids, significantly reduced hair density in the telogen phase and improved scalp dryness and hair brightness in women with telogen effluvium.
17 citations
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January 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Isoconazole nitrate stays effective in skin and hair follicles for up to two weeks after use.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” QMSI effectively maps and quantifies drug distribution in skin tissues.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Peppermint oil promotes hair growth and fights bacteria better than minoxidil.
11 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” This review discusses the chemical composition, potential health benefits, and extraction methods of red ginseng oil, and reports no new clinical results but emphasizes safety and proposed molecular mechanisms.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses hormonal treatment strategies for both binary and non-binary transgender people, highlighting the need for personalized approaches and the importance of future research on long-term outcomes.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the role of telomere length dynamics in hair follicle biology and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further research in humans.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” This study presents a method for directly measuring the solubility of solid chemicals in the skin's stratum corneum under various humidity conditions, emphasizing its importance for dermal drug delivery and chemical safety assessments.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the effects of calorie restriction on skin aging, highlighting its potential to benefit skin health by reducing age-related and photo-induced changes, although the impact of certain diets remains unexplored.